Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Job ID: req3631

Employee Type: exempt full-time

Division: Applied & Development Research Program

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The AIDS Monitoring Laboratory (AML) located within the Clinical Services Program, is a state-of-the-art clinical research laboratory, which specializes in basic immunology and flow cytometry. The primary mission of the AML is to perform sequential studies of immune function in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease or other emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases associated with immunologic dysfunction. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing blood and body fluids from patients with HIV disease or other emerging/ re-emerging infectious diseases

Immunophenotypic analysis of patient blood specimens

Operation of a BD Fortessa flow cytometer

Performing basic data analysis

Performing QC and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies

Performing cell sorting on a Sony LE-MA900

Documenting procedures and results

All work will be performed under Biosafety Level-2 conditions.

Work may involve standing, walking, rapid mental/muscular coordination, good vision, working alone or closely with others

The use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols will be required BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

Possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency

In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience

The ability to work independently as well a part of a laboratory team

The ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

Prefer knowledge of flow cytometry but not required

Prefer cell sorting experience

Prefer good working knowledge of Windows based computer operating systems JOB HAZARDS

This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

This position is subject to working with or have the potential for exposure to laser emissions, requiring medical clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Permanent